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Steel Fortress

The Memoir of an American Airman in Europe, 1944

By: Michael Sargent Martin

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Steel Fortress

The Memoir of an American Airman in Europe, 1944

By: Michael Sargent Martin

Steel Fortress is a story of survival, about a flyboy aboard a B-17 bomber who is catapulted into the extraordinary experience of flying the heavies in the never to be replicated arena of World War II air combat. He flies the gauntlet of Germanys defensive network in 1944, battling the demons of war in the European Theater and also in his mind. It is a commentary on the totality of the human experience of war, from the brutal realities of combat to the internal battle that goes on within each individual survivor. On a cold February morning in 1944, Harold leaves his new bride at an Iowa train platform and embarks on a stark and riveting journey, where camaraderie is the key to survival, and loss is the lesson learned. Heroism combined with humanism drives this compelling saga of the human spirit at its most triumphant and most vulnerable. Steel Fortress joins ranks with the most poignant of commentaries on war; it is a story for the ages, and evidence of the universal spirit of man.

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Abbott Press

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145821205X

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9781458212054

Prisoner of War

A Novel of World War II

By: Michael P. Spradlin

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Prisoner of War

A Novel of World War II

By: Michael P. Spradlin

He lied about his age to enlist. Now he'll have to lie about everything else to survive! Survive the war. Outlast the enemy. Stay alive. That's what Henry Forrest has to do. When he lies about his age to join the Marines, Henry never imagines he'll face anything worse than his own father's cruelty. But his unit is shipped off to the Philippines, where the heat is unbearable, the conditions are brutal, and Henry's dreams of careless adventuring are completely dashed.Then the Japanese invade the islands, and US forces there surrender. As a prisoner of war, Henry faces one horror after another. Yet among his fellow captives, he finds kindness, respect, even brotherhood. A glimmer of light in the darkness. And he'll need to hold tight to the hope they offer if he wants to win the fight for his country, his freedom . . . and his life. Michael P. Spradlin's latest novel tenderly explores the harsh realities of the Bataan Death March and captivity on the Pacific front during World War II.

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Scholastic Inc.

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0545861519

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9780545861519

A Force for Justice

The Maurice McCabe Story

By: Michael Clifford

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A Force for Justice

The Maurice McCabe Story

By: Michael Clifford

THE UPDATED BESTSELLER Sergeant Maurice McCabe never set out to be a whistleblower. When, in 2008, he complained of shoddy investigations into serious crime in County Cavan, nothing could have prepared him for what was in store. For exposing gross incompetence and corruption within An Garda Síochána, he endured vilification, bullying and harassment by forces who wanted to bury him and his inconvenient truths. Worse still were the vicious rumours and falsehoods, which had a devastating effect on his whole family. Their painful journey to vindication was only completed in October 2018, with the publication of the Disclosures Tribunal report, which revealed how ex-Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan and Superintendent Dave Taylor had conducted a campaign of 'calumny' against 'an officer of exemplary character'. From the award-winning journalist who first broke the story, A Force for Justice is the definitive account of the greatest scandal ever to emerge from the Irish police force, and the personal price paid by Maurice McCabe in pursuit of his duty to serve the state.

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Hachette Books Ireland

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1473656257

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9781473656253

Ingrid Pitt, Queen of Horror

The Complete Career

By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

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Ingrid Pitt, Queen of Horror

The Complete Career

By: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

Ingrid Pitt, icon of horror cinema: her life and career. Full cast and production credits, synopses, reviews and notes are offered for all of her film, stage and television appearances, along with a critical listing of her novels and other published works. An analysis of Hammer Films' Karnstein Trilogy--of which Pitt's celebrated The Vampire Lovers (1970) was the first installment--is included, and also examined is the trilogy's original literary source, Sheridan Le Fanu's "Carmilla." Other features are rare photographs and other movie-related graphics from every phase of the actress' career and a foreword by Ingrid Pitt herself.

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McFarland

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0786461896

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9780786461899

The 4th Marine Brigade at Belleau Wood and Soissons

History and Battlefield Guide

By: J. Michael Miller

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The 4th Marine Brigade at Belleau Wood and Soissons

History and Battlefield Guide

By: J. Michael Miller

The battles of Belleau Wood and Soissons in June and July of 1918 marked a turning point in World War I and in the stature of the US Marine Corps, whose fighting proved so critical in repelling the Germans that the French would later rename Belleau “Bois de la Brigade de Marine.” In this book J. Michael Miller, a historian of the Marine Corps and veteran chronicler of battle, takes us to the battlefields of Belleau Wood and Soissons, immersing us in the experience of a single brigade of marines at the forefront of the fighting. Through a close-up look at the doughboys’ singular impact on Allied victory in 1918, his work illuminates America’s bloody sacrifice during World War I. The 4th Marine Brigade at Belleau Wood and Soissons for the first time treats these two battles as one campaign and demonstrates why it is impossible to fully understand one without the other. Miller outlines the company and platoon levels of combat throughout the campaign, establishing a basic tactical understanding of the fighting; he also draws on letters, diaries, memoirs, and interviews to create a vivid and personal reconstruction of the battles. His use of French and German sources, also a first, adds unprecedented insights to this boots-on-the-ground account. The book includes detailed mapping of both battlefields, with a thirty-six-stop guide linking the text with the actual terrain. For each of these stops Miller gives GPS coordinates to provide a virtual tour of the sites he discusses. With its strategic overview and ground-level perspective, Miller’s work suggests a new interpretation and offers a new experience of an iconic moment in American military history—and in the story of the Marine Corps.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700629572

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9780700629572

Fall from Grace

By: Michael Short

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Fall from Grace

By: Michael Short

He Was A Good Marine So Why Was He Discharged for Misconduct? Author Michael Short tells the Story of A Marine who Endured Torture as a POW during the Vietnam War and the Pain of Being Discharged for Misconduct Years Later Paw Paw, WV—(Release Date TBD)—How did it all end up the way it did? Albert proved to be a good Marine bearing the agony and torture as a Prisoner of War (POW), but why was he given a general discharge for misconduct? Author Michael Short tells the true, gripping, and harrowing events that happened in Fall from Grace, his new book released through Xlibris. Albert was a United States Marine. As a gunnery sergeant, Albert’s moral compass had always been duty, honor, country. In 1968, he was in the TET Offensive in Hue City, Republic of South Vietnam. There were several NVA dead bodies lying near, and he was ready to fire his M-16 at any North Vietnamese soldiers running past him. But then, he felt the barrel of an AK-47 assault rifle touch the back of his head. Unadulterated fear rushed through him, and before he could look to see who had pointed the rifle at him, he felt a crushing blow to the side of his head. Consciousness left him. When he regained his senses, he had been captured by North Vietnamese soldiers. Torture began as the enemy attempted to force information from him. His cellmate was Lance Corporal Mack, who also received the same brutal physical torment. Through it all, they never gave information to their torturer. They suffered much - almost to the point of death. He was afflicted but never lost hope. He lived by the Marine Code—the Core Values. But after days of being a tortured POW, he escaped, returned to the states to learn that he had been listed as MIA. He would spend more than eighteen years as a Marine, and his “fall from grace” would be unexpected, traumatic, and extremely difficult to bear. Readers will find out what really happened as they leaf through the pages of Fall from Grace. For more information on this book, log on to www. Xlibris.com.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450063551

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Inside Force Recon

Recon Marines in Vietnam

By: Michael Lee Lanning,Ray W. Stubbe

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Inside Force Recon

Recon Marines in Vietnam

By: Michael Lee Lanning,Ray W. Stubbe

Behind-enemy-lines stories of elite Marines in Vietnam Force Recon companies were the eyes and ears of the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Classified as special operations capable, Force Recon Marines ventured into the enemy’s backyard to conduct reconnaissance and launched deliberate strikes against the enemy. Lanning and Stubbe blend analysis and you-are-there stories of Force Recon in action to create the definitive account of Recon Marines.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0811765695

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9780811765695

The Battle of the Bismarck Sea

By: Michael Veitch

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The Battle of the Bismarck Sea

By: Michael Veitch

Readers look for and admire good writers and great writing. They will find it, in spades, in The Battle of the Bismarck Sea.' - The Canberra Times In the thick of World War II, during the first week of March 1943, Japan made a final, desperate lunge for control of the South West Pacific. In the ensuing Battle of the Bismarck Sea, a force of land-based Australian and American planes attacked a massive convoy of Japanese warships. The odds were against them. But a devastating victory was won and Japan's hopes of regaining the initiative in New Guinea destroyed. More importantly for Australians, the victory decisively removed any possibility that Australia might be invaded by Japanese forces. It was, for us, one of the most significant times in our history - a week when our future was profoundly in the balance. Bestselling author Michael Veitch tells the riveting story of this crucial moment in history - how the bravery of young men and experienced fighters, renegades and rule-followers, overcame some of the darkest days of World War II.

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Hachette Australia

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0733645909

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9780733645907

The American Presidency

Origins and Development, 1776–2014

By: Sidney M. Milkis,Michael Nelson

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The American Presidency

Origins and Development, 1776–2014

By: Sidney M. Milkis,Michael Nelson

The American Presidency examines the constitutional foundation of the executive office and the social, economic, political, and international forces that have reshaped it along with the influence individual presidents have had. Authors Sidney Milkis and Michael Nelson look at each presidency broadly, focusing on how individual presidents have sought to navigate the complex and ever-changing terrain of the executive office and revealing the major developments that launched a modern presidency at the dawn of the twentieth century. By connecting presidential conduct to the defining eras of American history and the larger context of politics and government in the United States, this award-winning book offers perspective and insight on the limitations and possibilities of presidential power. In this Seventh Edition, marking the 25th anniversary of The American Presidency’s publication, the authors add new scholarship to every chapter, reexamine the end of George W. Bush’s tenure, assess President Obama’s first term in office, and explore Obama’s second term.

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CQ Press

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1483318702

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9781483318707

Into the Fight

Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg

By: John Michael Priest

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Into the Fight

Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg

By: John Michael Priest

A fresh examination of Pickett’s Charge, drawing from numerous soldiers’ accounts—includes maps and illustrations. Both a scholarly and a revisionist interpretation of the most famous charge in American history, Into the Fight uses a wide array of sources, ranging from the monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield to the accounts of the participants themselves, to rewrite the conventional thinking about this unusually emotional, yet serious, moment in our Civil War. Starting with a fresh point of view, and with no axes to grind, Into the Fight challenges all interested in that stunning moment in history to rethink their assumptions. Praise for the work of John Michael Priest “[A] stirring narrative of the common soldier’s experiences on the southern end of the battlefield on the second day of fighting at Gettysburg.” —Civil War News “Priest’s distinctive style is rife with anecdotes, many drawn from obscure diaries and letters, artfully stitched together in an original manner.” —David G. Martin, author of The Shiloh Campaign

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Savas Publishing

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1940669502

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9781940669502

Special Crime Attack Team

By: Michael Egbert

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Special Crime Attack Team

By: Michael Egbert

Crime was a hot political item and received much attention in the 1970s. The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration formed by President Nixon was to be used as a tool to fight crime. The Special Crime Attack Team was created using a federal grant from LEAA to initially focus on burglary and robbery reduction but quickly evolved when it was discovered the crime problem was even bigger than first realized. This book only describes a small portion of what was done to stem the crime problem.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1662447108

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9781662447105

Spoiler

By: Michael J Bowler

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Spoiler

By: Michael J Bowler

Having barely survived the latest attack on him, Alex feels adrift at the loss of his twin brother, despite everyone’s attempts to console him. Officials from the Pentagon, the Vatican, and even a representative of the Native American Onondaga tribe descend on the Air Force base to mobilize against an imminent assault on humanity. Despite losing Andy, Alex has a few fleeting moments of happiness, especially as he finds himself falling for Allison, Mr. Shaw’s spunky daughter. But he knows these moments of “normalcy” will be short-lived because Ms. G and her group need his power to fulfill their evil plans. When on-base treachery leads to attempted assassination and kidnapping, Alex—along with Roy and Allison—is plunged into a deadly standoff with Ms. G that he knows will result in his death and that of his loved ones. Can he allow them to be tortured, or will he give in to her monstrous demands? Colonel Walker gathers his troops around the location where Alex is held prisoner - the mountain housing a mysterious “gate” into another dimension. Should Alex be forced to open that gate and release the dark entities within, the human race will come to a swift and violent end. As the final battle approaches, can Alex hold out long enough for rescue to arrive? The Healer Chronicles conclude.

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Michael J Bowler

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1733329099

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9781733329095

McGraw-Hill Education Police Officer Exams, Second Edition

By: Michael J. Palmiotto,Michael L. Birzer,Alison McKenney Brown

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McGraw-Hill Education Police Officer Exams, Second Edition

By: Michael J. Palmiotto,Michael L. Birzer,Alison McKenney Brown

Prepare for Your Police Officer Exam with Top Experts in the Field – AND JOIN AMERICA’S FINEST McGraw-Hill delivers the complete guide for police officer exams all across America. Packed with the latest test-prep and career information, McGraw-Hill's Police Officer Exams includes four full-length sample tests, providing a perfect cross-section of the kinds of police exams given nationwide. Criminal Justice experts Michael Palmiotto, Michael Birzer and Alison McKenney Brown give you the most up-to-date inside information about police officer recruiting and testing, from the basic requirements and the screening process to all the assignments available to successful recruits. If you’re looking to launch a rewarding police officer career, this all-in-one resource is the guide for you. •4 full-length practice tests based on exams used by the police departments of Denver, New York City, San Antonio, Seattle, and the state of Massachusetts •Strategies for answering every question type on the written exams •Step-by-step coverage of the candidate screening process, including the physical test, background investigation, psychological examination, and oral interview •Up-to-the minute information on the new video and essay exam formats •Coverage of modern police careers, from Crime Scene Investigator to Hostage Negotiator to Airport Police Officer •NEW information on the qualities that many police agencies are now looking for in applicants

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McGraw Hill Professional

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126012102X

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9781260121025

They Never Looked Inside

By: Michael Gilbert

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They Never Looked Inside

By: Michael Gilbert

This novel once again features Inspector Hazlerigg. It is a gangster suspense thriller about the post-war black market. There is robbery, murder, and smuggling in a volume that contains all of the ingredients of a first class tale.

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House of Stratus

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0755132459

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9780755132454

The Great Science Fiction Pictures II

By: James Robert Parish,Michael R. Pitts

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The Great Science Fiction Pictures II

By: James Robert Parish,Michael R. Pitts

This belated sequel is even more important than the same author's first volume ( LJ 9/15/77), which predated Star Wars/ET/Close Encounters and the films they inspired. This book also fills in that volume's omissions. Information on some 400 films (and updated TV and radio listings) yields credits, detailed cast lists, synopses, quotes from contemporary reviews and genre encyclopedias, brief critical evaluations, and entertaining film buff-y tidbits. There are a few nitpicky errors, and the quality of the entries unavoidably varies somewhat, but generally the level of scholarship is high, as it usually is for all the products emanating from the veteran Parish/Pitts reference book ``factory,'' in part because they are, and utilize other, crackerjack researchers. Highly recommended.-- Da vid Bartholomew, NYPL -Library Journal.

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0810822474

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9780810822474

Gangs and Outlaws of Western Pennsylvania

By: Thomas White,Michael Hassett

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Gangs and Outlaws of Western Pennsylvania

By: Thomas White,Michael Hassett

Violent bank heists, bold train robberies and hardened gangs all tear across the history of the wild west--western Pennsylvania, that is. The region played reluctant host to the likes of the infamous Biddle Boys, who escaped Allegheny County Jail by romancing the warden's wife, and the Cooley Gang, which held Fayette County in its violent grip at the close of the nineteenth century. Then there was Pennsylvania's own Bonnie and Clyde--Irene and Glenn--whose murderous misadventures earned the "trigger blonde" and her beau the electric chair in 1931. From the perilous train tracks of Erie to the gritty streets of Pittsburgh, authors Thomas White and Michael Hassett trace the dark history of the crooks, murderers and outlaws who both terrorized and fascinated the citizenry of western Pennsylvania.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614236097

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9781614236092

The Irishman's Horse

A Novel

By: Michael Collins

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The Irishman's Horse

A Novel

By: Michael Collins

The award-winning author's one-armed detective Dan Fortune returns to lock horns in a maelstrom of peril with an international drug smuggler known as The Irishman. This novel shows Michael Collins in top Dan Fortune form with colorful backdrops from the Guatemalan jungle to Mexico City, hones-to-God villains and their violent schemes that legions of Fortune fans have come to expect.

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Dutton

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1556111851

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9781556111853

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